Katie Welle appointed SVP, Creative A&R at Sony/ATV

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has named Katie Welle Senior Vice President, Creative A&R.

In this role, Welle is responsible for contributing to Sony/ATV’s overall A&R strategy, discovering, signing and developing songwriters, and nurturing industry relationships throughout the creative community.

She is based in the company’s Los Angeles office.

Welle has over 15 years’ music industry experience in both label and publishing A&R, and has worked with a variety of prominent songwriters including Becky G, Odd Future, Kesha, Leikeli47 and Jeff Bhasker.

Prior to joining Sony/ATV, Katie held various positions at both RCA and Sony/ATV. Most recently, she held the role of SVP, A&R at RCA Records since 2014.

Before becoming SVP at RCA, Welle was an A&R Consultant at both Sony/ATV and RCA, and was VP, Creative at Sony/ATV from 2008-2014.

Welle began her A&R career in 2005 at Epic Records, where she was an A&R coordinator.

“I’ve been a huge fan of Katie Welle for a very long time. She has impeccable, diverse taste in music and is tremendously dedicated to her craft.”

Jon Platt

Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt, said: “I’ve been a huge fan of Katie Welle for a very long time. She has impeccable, diverse taste in music and is tremendously dedicated to her craft.

“I couldn’t be happier that we finally have the opportunity to work together at Sony/ATV.”

“Jon Platt is a legendary music publisher and a worldwide industry leader, and I’m honored to be reunited with the mighty Sony/ATV team for this new chapter.”

Katie Welle

Katie Welle added: “Being an advocate for creative talent in music publishing is a role I find to be extremely gratifying and electric.

“Jon Platt is a legendary music publisher and a worldwide industry leader, and I’m honored to be reunited with the mighty Sony/ATV team for this new chapter.”Music Business Worldwide

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